So while a beach vacation might not be in your near future — there are still ways to get a little wet and wild within driving distance this summer.

Pack up the car and head to one of these five outdoor water parks in all corners of the state:

Lost Island Waterpark

Distance from Des Moines: 120 miles

Location: 2225 E. Shaulis Road, in Waterloo

Admission: $27.80 + tax, kids under 48" $23, kids 3 and under free

Season: June through August (weekends only at end of August)

Thrill-seekers will find a lot to love at Lost Island. Forget water slides — this park features "hydromagnetic water coasters." Attractions include the Molokini Crater, a 60-foot funnel ride; Lost Soul Falls, a 28-feet-per-second free fall; and Ta Katipo, a mat racer water slide. Little ones can enjoy Starfish Cove or watch out for Maizie the Mermaid. Lost Island also features mini-golf and go-karts.

Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo.(Photo: Lost Island/Special to the Register)

Adventure Bay at Adventureland

Distance from Des Moines: 10 miles

Location: 3200 Adventureland Drive, in Altoona

Admission: $45, kids age 4-9 $40, free for kids 3 and under

Season: June 1 through Labor Day (limited hours at end of August)

You get two parks for one admission at Adventureland and Adventure Bay. When you're done with the roller coasters, relax in the lazy river or Breaker Beach wave pool. Ready for more action? Head to the Bermuda Quadrangle — a four-plex of intertube slides full of twists and turns. Kids of all ages will never tire of Kokomo Kove, featuring seven slides and more than 100 other water features.

Adventure Bay is a waterpark located inside at Adventureland in Altoona.(Photo: Adventureland/Special to the Register)

King's Pointe Waterpark Resort

Distance from Des Moines: 155 miles

Location: 1520 E Lakeshore Drive, in Storm Lake

Admission: $15 + tax, kids age 5-11 $12, kids 4 and under free

Season: through Labor Day (limited hours at end of August)

Rain or shine, there is still fun to be had at King's Pointe: The water park offers both indoor and outdoor areas. A colorful outdoor tower allows visitors to slip and slide down four different styles of water rides. There is also a three-meter diving board, a lily pad walk and plenty of lounge chairs for the sunbathers. Inside, visitors can enjoy slides, a zero-depth entry pool and the lazy river.

A lifeguard takes a run on a slide at the Kings Pointe Water Park in Storm Lake. It opened in June 2007.(Photo: Gaps John III)

Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides

Distance from Des Moines: 140 miles

Location: 7003 Q St., in Omaha

Admission: $29.95 + tax, kids under 54" $19.95, kids 2 and under free

Season: through Labor Day (closed last week of August)

Fun-Plex is just across the border, in Omaha, and features attractions both in the water and on land. Get wet and wild on the Typhoon Falls, a five-story "mountain waterfall" full of twists and turns. Kids can enjoy the Makana Splash play structure while the adults swim up to Breakers Bay Bar. There is also a lazy river, wave pool and kiddie pool. The dry side of Fun-Plex has all of the family carnival favorites.

Fun-Plex in Omaha(Photo: Fun-Plex/Special to the Register)

Huck’s Harbor Water Park

Distance from Des Moines: 165 miles

Location: 3001 Winegard Drive, in Burlington

Admission: $10

Season: through Labor Day (limited hours at end of August)

Huck's Harbor is part of the Pzazz Resort Hotel entertainment complex, which also includes a casino, dining, indoor speedway, bowling alley and more. The outdoor water park includes Huck's River Ruckus, a multi-slide tower for single- and double-tube riders. Younger visitors can enjoy the splash pad. The indoor water park features pools, a lazy river, "Kiddie City" area and a large hot tub.

Huck's Harbor in Burlington(Photo: KimAnne Photography/Special to the Register)

BONUS: 5 indoor water parks in Iowa

Even in the summer, we know that Iowa's weather doesn't always cooperate. So we've included five indoor parks, too, where the kids can splash year-round:

Wasserbahn Waterpark is located inside the Ramada Inn at the Amana Colonies. Even if you're not staying at the hotel, kids and adults can still enjoy the two slides, pools and play area. Walk-ins are encouraged to call ahead.

Ramada Tropics Resort

Location: 5000 Merle Hay Road, in Des Moines

Admission: Open only to hotel guests

You gotta stay if you wanna play at the Ramada Tropics Resort. Guests of the hotel can enjoy two large pools, a pirate ship and slides. While the kids splash, adults can enjoy the poolside tiki bar and the 18+ hot tub.

Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark

Location: 350 Bell St., in Dubuque

Admission: $5-12, depending on the date. Check their website for fees and calendar.

A multi-level play station with a huge dump bucket keeps visitors wet and entertained inside Grand Harbor's Waterpark. There are also slides, a mini lazy river and a gentle splash pad to cater to guests of all ages.

Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark

Location: 630 Linden Drive, in Arnold's Park

Admission: $20 in the summer, $15 in the off-season

Kids will love the water slides and triple-hoop basketball area while adults may prefer the giant whirlpool and lazy river at Boji Splash at Bridges Bay Resort. Visitors also have access to the outdoor pool and swim-up bar.

Buccaneer Bay at Honey Creek Resort

Location: 12633 Resort Drive, in Moravia

Admission: $10 on weekdays, $12 on weekends

A two-story waterslide, lazy river and lily pad walk are just some of the attractions at Buccaneer Bay. If you need a break from the pool, hang out in the arcade or snack bar — or enjoy the outdoors near Rathbun Lake.